6” Marine Mechanical Message Center Clock

Overview

This 6” Marine Mechanical Message Center Clock was manufactured by the M. Low Instrument Co. in New York, we believe sometime in the early 1950s, and was recently acquired by our master clockmakers. While it looks quite similar to the Chelsea Mark 2 Message Center Clock, it does not feature Chelsea's model 12E movement, but rather the M. Low's time-only mechanism. The clock itself is housed in a high-impact, black phenolic case with hinged bezel, and features a black dial displaying 12/24-hour military time with white numerals, white hands, and an additional red GMT hour hand. The dial is marked with “U.S. Army, Clock Message Center, M2", and features a Fast/Slow regulator wheel. The time-only mechanism has been completely overhauled. In addition, the hands, dial, and case have been cleaned, and the bezel glass has been replaced. The hinged, hardwood clock case features its original finish, leather strap, and latches.